Phil Hensiek

Born: 10/13/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/21/1972 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-08-15 | Final Game: 1935-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Philip Frank Hensiek

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Biography

Phil Hensiek was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned the 1935 season. Primarily known as a position player, Hensiek made his debut on August 15, 1935, and concluded his playing days just a few weeks later, on September 2 of the same year. Despite the short duration of his career, he showcased a remarkable batting ability, finishing with a batting average of .667 over 6 games, which highlights his potential during this fleeting opportunity at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his time in the league, Hensiek recorded 2 hits and drove in 1 run, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. His performance came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production. While Hensiek's career was brief and he did not achieve widespread fame, his impressive batting average remains a notable statistical highlight, illustrating the talent that can occasionally shine through in short-lived careers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	6	1	0	0	1	13.0	21	14	2	9	6	9.69	0

Career ERA 9.69 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 123.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1935	WSN	AL	0	3	6	1	0	0	1	13.0	21	14	9	6	9.69	4.35 (-123%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	3	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.667	0.667	1.000	1.667	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +138.3% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +94.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +150.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +124.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	WSN	AL	6	3	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	3	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	P	6	0	0	3	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6